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   flatter

   /ˈflatə/

   verb

   • 1. lavish praise and compliments on (someone), often insincerely and with the aim of furthering one's own interests: "she was flattering him in order to avoid doing what he wanted" Similar complimentpraisecommendadmireexpress admiration forpay tribute tosay nice things aboutpay court topay blandishments tofawn onwax lyrical aboutmake much ofcajolehumourblarneyinformal:sweet-talksoft-soapbutter uplay it on thicklay it on with a trowelplay up tosuck up tocrawl tocreep tobe all overfall all overflannelarchaic:blandishrare:laudpanegyrizeOpposite insult
   • ▪ cause (someone) to feel honoured and pleased: "I was very flattered to be given the commission" Similar honourgratifypleasegive pleasure tomake someone pleased/gladdelightgladdeninformal:tickle pinkOpposite offend
   • ▪ choose to believe something favourable about oneself, typically when this belief is unfounded: "‘Don't flatter yourself! I wasn't doing it for your benefit!’"
   • ▪ give an unrealistically favourable impression of: "the final scoreline flattered England"
   • ▪ (of a colour or a style of clothing) cause (someone) to appear to the best advantage: "the fuchsia shade flattered her pale skin" Similar suitbecomeset offshow to advantageenhancelook good onlook right onbe appropriate togo well withembellishornamentgracebefitinformal:do something forOpposite clash with
   • ▪ please (the ear or eye): "the beauty of the stone flattered the clergyman's eyes"

   Word Origin Middle English: perhaps a back-formation from flattery.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFLATTER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Flatter means to praise someone in order to make them feel attractive or important, sometimes in a way that is not sincere. Learn how to use flatter in a sentence, see related words and phrases, and explore the pronunciation and translations of flatter.

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   The meaning of FLATTER is to praise excessively especially from motives of self-interest. How to use flatter in a sentence.

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   Flatter means to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention, or to represent favorably. It can also be a noun for a flat-faced tool or a drawplate. See more meanings, synonyms, and examples of flatter.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFLATTER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Flatter means to praise someone in order to make them feel attractive or important, sometimes in a way that is not sincere. Learn how to use flatter in a sentence, see related words and phrases, and explore the pronunciation and translations of flatter.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFLATTER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of flatter as a verb and a noun, with synonyms and usage examples. Find out how to flatter someone, something, or yourself in different contexts and situations.

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   Flatter means to praise excessively and often insincerely, to please or gratify the vanity of, or to show to advantage. See different meanings, synonyms, translations, and usage examples of flatter in various contexts.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › FlatterFlatter - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   When you flatter someone, you praise and compliment him or her — but you aren't totally sincere. You flatter your friend by telling her she's the best driver in the world. Because you want her to offer you a ride.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishflatter verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb flatter, which means to say nice things about someone or something, often insincerely, or to make someone look better than they are. Find out how to pronounce flatter, see pictures and idioms, and check synonyms and grammar tips.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFLATTER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    Flatter means to say nice things to someone to make them feel attractive or important, or to make someone look more attractive than usual. Learn how to use flatter in different contexts and see translations in other languages.

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    Learn the definition, synonyms, usage, and examples of the verb flatter, which means to praise or compliment insincerely or excessively. Also find the meaning of flat as an adjective, noun, and musical notation.